Birmingham Tutors are abreast of new curriculum developments.

Here you will find useful resources for students and parents who are looking for tuition in Birmingham at KS1-3, GCSE and A-level.

Birmingham Tutors Are Abreast of New Curriculum Developments

Following changes to the Primary and Key Stage 3 curriculum in September 2014, A Levels and GCSEs have also changed.

From September 2015, new syllabuses are being followed by all schools and colleges. Birmingham Tutors are committed to keeping abreast of all these developments so you can be assured that your child will receive the specialist knowledge they need.

GCSEs

Grading 9 – 1The way GCSEs are graded has changed. All GCSEs are now graded 9–1, rather than A*–G, with grade 5 considered to be a good GCSE pass and grade 9 being the highest: only 2% of 2018 ‘s candidates will achieve this grade.

By 2019, all GCSEs will be graded 9–1, as only new GCSEs will be taught from September 2017.
This new system is intended to help provide more differentiation between higher and lower achieving students.

De-coupled AS and A-levelsAS and A-levels have been decoupled, which means that they’re separate qualifications and the AS no longer counts towards the A-level.
Students can still pick several subjects at AS to help them decide which subjects they’d like to take at A-level. The AS is excellent preparation for the A-level.

Want to know more?Visit GCSE and A-level Examining Boards for more information.

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